Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse

99% of Narcissists Do This: The Truth About Hidden Money

Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:31:07 +0000

Why does a partner hide money, and is it always a sign of financial abuse? A viewer from the US writes in, “He is very good at hiding money using apps and credit cards. How do I find out what he's hiding?” In this episode, Dr. Kerry breaks down the difference between financial secrecy and ... Read more

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Why Covert Narcissists Always Make You Feel Guilty (Even When You’ve Done Nothing Wrong)

Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:17:16 +0000

Covert narcissism (NPD) is the hardest form of narcissistic abuse to identify — and the most damaging. Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling like you did something wrong — even though you can’t quite explain what? In this episode, Dr. Kerry McAvoy sits down with Dr. Anthony Mazzella (The Narcissism Decoder) to ... Read more

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Why Calling Out a Narcissist Always Backfires

Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:13:30 +0000

Why does the person who calls out a narcissist end up looking like the unhinged one? A Facebook follower writes in, “Why does the person recognizing and confronting the narcissistic behavior often appear unhinged to everyone else?” In this episode, Dr. Kerry explains why narcissists always appear calm and credible while their victims come across ... Read more

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The #1 Mistake People Make When Divorcing a Narcissist

Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:50:16 +0000

Are you walking into your divorce expecting the court to finally see the truth about your narcissistic ex? This week, divorce attorney Hannah Bell Hembree joins Dr. Kerry to pull back the curtain on what really happens in the courtroom when you’re leaving a narcissist. With nearly two decades of legal experience and her own ... Read more

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How to Help a Friend Who Can’t Walk Away from a Narcissistic Relationship

Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:52:07 +0000

My best friend divorced her narcissistic ex two months ago — but she keeps talking to him, then ignoring him, then reaching out again. She says she wants to move on, but she can’t seem to break the cycle. In this episode, Dr. Kerry explains why leaving a narcissist doesn’t automatically break the trauma bond ... Read more

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Can’t Walk Away? How Abusers Use Gaslighting to Keep You Trapped

Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:31:12 +0000

Have you ever tried to leave—and found yourself walking right back in? This week, Dr. Robin Stern joins Dr. Kerry to reveal the two psychological forces that make gaslighting so impossible to escape. Plus—why even smart, self-aware people lose their grip on their own reality when they’re being manipulated by someone they love. Previous Interviews ... Read more

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Do Narcissists Enjoy Hurting You? Here’s Dr. Kerry’s Hard Truth

Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:10:40 +0000

Why does someone who divorces a narcissist keep going back to them? A listener writes in, “My best friend divorced her narcissistic ex two months ago — but she keeps talking to him, then ignoring him, then reaching out again. She says she wants to move on, but she can’t seem to break the cycle.” ... Read more

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How to Tell You’ve Met a Narcissist: Coach Dan Ratner’s Best Sniff Test

Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:33:43 +0000

Have you ever felt completely drained after spending time with certain people in your life? This week, Coach Dan Ratner joins Dr. Kerry to explore the hidden world of emotional vampires: the 12 types of energy-draining people we all have in our lives and why narcissists are the most dangerous of them all. Dan shares ... Read more

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My Brother Is Stealing My Mother’s Final Years & She Refuses to Stop Him

Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:40:06 +0000

My 62-year-old narcissistic brother moved in with my 86-year-old mother “temporarily” after his divorce six years ago. Now she’s suffocating, the rest of the family stays away, and she won’t let anyone intervene. In this episode, Dr. Kerry explains why some mothers choose guilt over peace — and what to do when someone refuses to ... Read more

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Want to Spot Red Flags the First Time You Meet? How Abusers Reveal Themselves Through Their Words, Featuring Dr. Jennie Young

Kerry McAvoy, Ph.D. — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:08:22 +0000

Ever ignored a gut feeling on a date because you wanted to “give him a chance”? This week, Dr. Jennie Young — PhD linguist and creator of the viral Burned Haystack Dating Method — reveals how the words men use in dating profiles and early messages expose exactly who they are before you’ve even met. ... Read more

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